Family-friendly vacation rentals in Observatory

Highly Recommended! We had an great stay at this beautiful home nestled along the scenic coastline of St. James. The views of the ocean were absolutely breathtaking, especially at sunrise, and being just a short walk from some tidal pools and Muizenberg Beach was a huge bonus. The host was exceptionally welcoming and attentive, offering great recommendations for restaurants, things to do, and hidden gems in the area. We would love to go back!

Great place! Loved the pedal boat option. Perhaps not so ideal if you have toddlers because the staircase does not have rails. Minor issue really and other than that we had a good stay.

What a wonderful time we had in Alex’s beautiful Higgovale House with its special atmosphere. A home from home we felt immediately at ease. The tropical gardens give the feeling of being in the midst of the jungle - despite being only minutes from the lively Kloof Street with its many restaurants and coffee shops (wine bar/coffee shop/deli Tamboerswinkel deserves a special mention). We felt very safe at night and enjoyed being able to access Cape Town‘s sights quickly. A highlight was our hike to Lions Head - again only a stone throw away from the house. Alex’s great communication throughout our stay was not surprising, given his friendly welcome and advice and whilst we didn’t stay long enough to get to know her, housekeeper Barbara also seemed very friendly and attentive. We will be back!

Can’t recommend this highly enough. Fabulous spot. Beauitiful house. Very responsive host with great support team as well. We loved the heated pool… kids were in it almost all the time we were ‘home’. Constantia is also a lovely spot with great facilities not too far away. Fabulous walls and the Kirstenbosch gardens on your doorstep. We will be back!

This is our second stay at Thilo & Cheryl's house in De Waterkant. We love this house! The location is amazing. It is within walking distance of everything in the ever evolving Waterkant area. We also enjoy walking to the waterfront from here which is about 15-20 minutes walk. The house is beautiful. Everything has a premium feel and it is super cosy. Lots of cushions on the sofa, comfy beds and bedding. The kitchen has everything if you enjoy cooking. Smart TV for nights in. There is an amazing view from the living area topped only by the view from the rooftop! The roof is incredible. Great loungers for sunbathing and an outdoor sofa for drinks and relaxing. The hot tub is great and it all looks out over the waterfront and the bay beyond. The location is great for driving in and out of cape town on the highway and also easy for central cape town with restaurants and grocery stores nearby. Thilo and Cheryl are very responsive and friendly making this a truly special place to stay

Spacious apartment with everything we needed. Waking up, opening the curtains and watching the sun rise over the sea, whilst sipping a morning coffee was truly special. He best start to the day. A fantastic base to explore from and it was lovely to come back to and relax at the end of the day, felt very homely.

Our stay at Mary-Louise’s villa was incredible! The location on Glen Beach is unbeatable, with breathtaking ocean views and the soothing sound of waves. The villa was spotless, stylish, and had everything we needed for a perfect getaway. Mary-Louise was a fantastic host—helpful and welcoming. Can’t wait to return!

We had a wonderful stay at Carin's beautiful mountain house. It was perfect for exploring the local area. Carin was very helpful. It was the perfect place to spend the last few days of our holiday and watching a beautiful sunset from the hot tub was the perfect end to our holidays.

Absolutely gorgeous little cottage in a stunning location in Noordhoek, with a spectacular view of the beach and sea in the distance! Super comfortable, had everything we needed! Lovely main bedroom and super loft wirh 2 singles for kids! So light, airy and specious! We will definitely be back when we come to CT! Thanks so much Uta!🙏🙏🙏

Beautiful home – great getaway. Clean, chilled vibe, easy check-in. Had everything we needed. Thanks for a great stay!

Sehr nette und zuvorkommende Gastgeberin, hat sich sehr gut um unser Wohl gekümmert. Das Haus und die Aussicht waren traumhaft und sehr grosszügig.

Our stay at Stuart’s place was wonderful – a lovely and cozy place with a stunning view. Stuart was an amazing host, very friendly and helpful. We had a really pleasant three days here! Thank you, Stuart!

Wir waren 13 Nächte zu Gast im wunderschönen Haus von Andrea und Ian und haben uns rundum wohlgefühlt! Die beiden Gastgeber waren sehr herzlich, immer gut erreichbar und standen uns mit Rat und Tat zur Seite. Das Haus ist liebevoll eingerichtet und bestens ausgestattet. Toll war, dass sogar Pooltücher zur Verfügung gestellt wurden. Die Lage hat uns besonders gut gefallen. Ein kurzer Spaziergang führt zum schönen, langen Sandstrand, zum Ortskern mit netten Cafés, Restaurants und kleinen Shops geht man etwa 30 Minuten. Kommetjie ist der ideale Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge in die Kap-Provinz. Wir würden die Unterkunft jederzeit wieder buchen. Danke für eure Gastfreundschaft, liebe Andrea und lieber Ian.

We had a wonderful stay at Philip's place. The house is very spacious and the location is great. It was easy to communicate with Philip and he was very flexible. We stayed for a bit over a week at the beginning of our South Africa trip, and booked again for our last night as we liked the place so much.

Ohh, I loved everything about that place, amazing , clean, better than the pictures , it really felt like home👌😄

Thank you Daleen for a truly wonderful stay in your stunning cottage. Beautifully decorated and sun-filled with a kitchen that had everything we needed. Glorious gardens and access to the family pool. The location can’t be beaten. Close to Kirstenbosch Gardens, 15 minutes to Muizenberg and an easy ride into town. One of the most beautiful air b n b’s we have stayed in. Highly recommend and would definitely stay there again. Thank you.

Tanya was thee absolute best ,a perfect host ,very helpful aswell as her helper ,the place was easy to find and I must say the pictures don’t do it any justice it’s a beautiful place clean and the kitchen has everything we needed for our stay ,the pool kept the kids busy as it was so hot ,she even gave us an extra day 🌸I must say she was one of the kindest individuals that have ever hosted me ,I appreciate all she did for myself and my family ..

Wonderful place. Beautiful house, nice interior with a perfect location directly at the beach. We will definitely come back to this place in case we are back in Cape Town.

They are perfects hosts, flexible scheduling. A wonderful and well-maintained home. The house is fully equipped. Great for spending a few days with friends or family.

We had an awesome time at Daniel’s place. The house is spacious and well apportioned and the location is ideal with a short walk to the beach and all the shops / restaurants in Sea Point. House is very well kitted out especially for kids with loads of toys and books to keep the little ones entertained. Ireen was also a god send - she kept the house spotless and also looked after our little one! We’ll definitely be back!

Superb place with a genuine ‘home’ feel to it. Lots of communal space inside and out and a gorgeous garden to enjoy. Tracy is a super host - responsive and shared loads of advice what to do locally. Hout Bay is a 10 min drive.

I rented the house for my wife, two kids and some friends. We had a very great stay and a good time at the house. Everything was as expected and described by the owners. We had a very good communication with them before and during our stay. They are so lovely and helpful. Restaurants are close, also grocery store and a mall. The beach is just 7 minutes away by car and around 20-35min to downtown depending on traffic. Also once a week the house is cleaned with no extra charge. All together 5 Stars from us! Thank you very much.

Excellent! Clean, modern, fully equipped , comfortable and close to amenities. Host is very responsive. Strongly recommend. Thanks for a lovely stay.

A terrific place to stay in Camps Bay and all exactly as descibed. Easy walk to the beach and local restaurants/bars as well as bus pick-ups for tours etc. Uphill walking back but no problem if moderately able. Ubers easily available and not expensive for exploring near or far. No problems as a base if driving yourself. We were an adult party of 5 and really enjoyed our visit to Cape Town. Ingrid was easily reachable and responsive. Would highly recommend and thanks for a great stay!